Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough
Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough is a 17.9-hectare (44-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Hilborough in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation[3] and Special Protection Area.[4]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Norfolk |
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| Grid reference | TF 818 015[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 17.9 hectares (44 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This light sandy grassland site is maintained by rabbit grazing and it has a rich variety of flora. There are also areas of ungrazed grassland and oak and hawthorn woodland.[5]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- "Map of Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Breckland". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Breckland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
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